Nebraska hoops ended the regular season with an OT win over Iowa — a game that shouldn’t have been that close, but the Huskers showed toughness and chemistry when it mattered most. We break down the slow start, the glaring lack of size, why Rienk Mast has to be more consistent, and how the OT finish can translate to tournament basketball.

And here’s the big part: with that win, Nebraska finishes No. 2 in the Big Ten and locks up a double-bye — massive in a conference this deep.

Then we switch gears to spring football. Nebraska just held a 150-play scrimmage, and both coordinators had strong notes — especially about Anthony Colandrea’s mobility and pace, plus defensive transfers standing out as Rob Aurich installs his scheme. We’ll also look ahead to the Red-White Spring Game on March 30, 2026.

To close it out: Bleav It or Not — Fred Hoiberg should win Big Ten Coach of the Year after what he’s done with this program.

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Husker Nation… I’m gonna keep it real — I’m HOT after Nebraska’s ugly loss to an unranked UCLA team. The Huskers shot 38.8% and went 5-of-24 from three, and the slow-start problem is officially costing them. We break down what it means with one regular-season game left, and how it impacts Nebraska’s fight for a top-4 Big Ten spot and double-bye. We also hit women’s hoops after a brutal Big Ten tourney loss to Indiana, and what that does to Nebraska’s NCAA tournament hopes. Then we close with football: why the media is being critical of Emmett Johnson’s combine, why I think it’s overblown, and why Nebraska Pro Day (March 25) is HUGE for his draft stock.

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This is your Big Red Rewind where we play the best sounds from pressers, interviews and game days! Today's Big Red Rewind is Nebraska Hoops Head Coach Fred Hoiberg. Hoiberg talks about the season and previews the Huskers matchup against UCLA !

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We start with Nebraska men’s basketball coming through with another big one — a statement road win at USC 82–67, led by Pryce Sandfort dropping 32 as the Huskers pulled away with a dominant second half. We talk about the two truths that keep showing up: when Nebraska locks in defensively for 40 minutes, the ceiling changes — and this team has become elite at separating after halftime. But we also address the concern: another slow start. Down at the half again is playing with fire, and that can’t be the habit if you’re trying to make a real run in March. Plus, we look ahead to the next one: Nebraska vs UCLA on Tuesday.

Then we give the Lady Huskers their flowers after a regular-season finale blowout — Nebraska rolled Rutgers 93–52, and Britt Prince flirted with a triple-double: 14 points, 11 rebounds, 8 assists. That’s the kind of “enter March with confidence” performance you want.

To close, we pivot to football with Husker representation at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. Emmett Johnson showed out with a 4.56 in the 40 on his second attempt, plus a strong 10-yard split, a 35.5-inch vertical, and a 10-foot broad jump. And DeShon Singleton went limited but made it count — a 39.5-inch vertical and 10’10” broad, numbers that highlight real explosiveness as he heads toward Nebraska’s Pro Day on March 25.

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We start with a full Huskers vs Maryland recap, and the headline is simple: Nebraska is finally stacking the kind of performances we’ve been begging for. The Huskers played great team basketball in the first half, got off to a fast start, and set the tone defensively by making every look difficult for Maryland. Then they came out even stronger after halftime — a better second half, even more connected defense, and the kind of game where you could feel Nebraska imposing its will.

But to take the next step, we’ve got to talk about the interior. Nebraska needs more from Rienk Mast — more consistency, less foul trouble, and more of that “star power” we know he has. If he becomes a steady two-way presence, it raises the ceiling of this team in March.

Then we flip over to football because spring training started this week, and the storyline is wide open.

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Husker Nation, welcome in to another episode of the Bleav in Nebraska Podcast — I’m your host Bryan Colbert Jr.

We open with Nebraska hoops suffering another tough loss to a ranked opponent — an overtime loss to Purdue — and the frustrating part is the same themes we’ve been calling out all season showed up again: a slow start, losing the rebounding battle, foul trouble, and not getting to the free-throw line enough. Nebraska did fight back in the second half to force OT, but once you get to overtime, the margin is thin — and Purdue won the glass when it mattered most. We also talk about Rienk Mast fouling out, why it hurt, and how Nebraska’s lack of size in the paint keeps getting exposed. With only seven games left, it’s officially cleanup time — because these mistakes can’t keep repeating.

Then we shift to Husker football as Nebraska announces the Spring Game will be in March and tickets are officially on sale — we’ll hit what that means for fans and the early storylines heading into spring ball.

To close the show, we bring back one of your favorite segments: Bleav It or Not — will Anthony Colandrea win the starting QB job in 2026? ESPN’s projection has him starting the opener, but Nebraska’s QB battle with TJ Lateef is going to be one of the biggest storylines of the offseason.

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HUSKER NATION — welcome in to another episode of the Bleav in Nebraska Podcast!

We start with a surprising staff twist: Nebraska’s new safeties coach Miles Taylor is leaving for the Baltimore Ravens before he even coaches a game in Lincoln. We break down what it means for Matt Rhule and DC Rob Aurich, why NFL opportunities move that fast, and how Nebraska responds to keep continuity on defense.

Then we flip the energy with a big recruiting win: 4-star DT Dylan Berymon commits to Nebraska’s 2026 class. We talk why adding talent inside the defensive line is such a huge deal in the Big Ten and why Berymon fits the identity Aurich wants to build.

We close with Husker hoops — back-to-back losses to Michigan and Illinois, what went wrong (especially on the glass and at the free-throw line), and why Rutgers is the perfect “reset” game before a major showdown against No. 12 Purdue led by senior guard Braden Smith. Stay tuned for a Husker Hoops Pregame Show next.

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HUSKER NATION… WELCOME IN to another episode of the Bleav in Nebraska Podcast — I’m your host Bryan Colbert Jr., and we’ve got MAJOR news tonight.

It finally happened — Nebraska men’s basketball has officially cracked the Top 5 after starting the season 20–0, climbing to a program-best No. 5 in the AP Poll. We spend time on what this means for the program, why this run feels different, and how Nebraska’s identity has been built in real time:

• Second-half execution
• Shot-making in big moments
• Defending without panic

We also revisit the last big win from this week: Nebraska’s 76–57 road win at Minnesota, powered by a monster second half and a two-way statement from Pryce Sandfort (22 points, 10 rebounds, 4 blocks) — including 20 of his points after halftime. That game was another reminder that Nebraska can win away from Lincoln and still control the terms.

And now… the game we’ve been waiting for. Top-five showdown. Big Ten supremacy on the line. Nebraska heads to Ann Arbor to face No. 3 Michigan — a measuring-stick game that can define the national perception of this team and the trajectory of the season. We break down what Nebraska has to do to keep making history and how the Huskers can win this game on the road in one of the toughest environments they’ll see all year.

We also hit a quick but important women’s hoops update:

• Nebraska dropped a tight one at Wisconsin 63–60
• Then responded the right way with an 81–75 home win over Illinois, led by Britt Prince (20 points)

That Illinois win matters because it kept Nebraska from spiraling after a tough road loss — you protected home floor, stabilized, and kept momentum intact.

Then we pivot to football with a recruiting storyline fans can actually see:

• 2027 QB commit Trae Taylor is transferring to Millard South for his senior year
• 2027 Nebraska WR commit Antayvious Ellis is also making the move

It’s a real “pipeline” headline — and it keeps Millard South in the spotlight as Nebraska builds the future in-state. We also keep the portal talk clean and responsible: the roster is close to set, now it’s about development, fit, and turning recruiting momentum into a clear on-field identity heading into 2026.

So that’s the last six days: men’s hoops to No. 5 and headed into a top-five showdown, women’s hoops with a bounce-back win, and football with a recruiting headline that’s turning Millard South into must-watch territory.

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